Principal Systems Engineer

Onto Innovation is a leader in process control, combining global scale with an expanded portfolio of leading-edge technologies that include: 3D metrology spanning the chip from nanometer-scale transistors to micron-level die-interconnects; macro defect inspection of wafers and packages; metal interconnect composition; factory analytics; and lithography for advanced semiconductor packaging. Our breadth of offerings across the entire semiconductor value chain helps our customers solve their most difficult yield, device performance, quality, and reliability issues. Onto Innovation strives to optimize customers’ critical path of progress by making them smarter, faster and more efficient. Job Summary & Responsibilities This is an engineering technical lead position includes defining project goals and requirements, developing solution architecture, working with program management to develop the plan and budget for projects. It requires full system knowledge and analytic ability, while working with other experts within the organization to develop highly effective, efficient solutions. Projects include optical inspection and metrology systems using a wide range of optical technologies and platforms. Healthy collaboration will include all stakeholders, from customers and marketing through supply chain, production, field service and applications engineering. Personal Attributes: Must be a proactive self-starter, good team player and creative problem solver. Capable of leading and efficiently completing projects from requirement to release and ramp. Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make objective decisions based on accurate, quantitative, and timely analysis. Attention to details, and ability to thoroughly and completely document the work. Exceptional oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Drive for personal growth, desire for continuous Education. Qualifications Develops system and subsystem requirements and architecture. Able to lead this effort for small/medium projects. Develops the definition and implementation of requirements for subsystems. Able to write requirements for certain features including calibration. Signs off on designs as Subject Design Expert in areas assigned. Contributes to design reviews for modules and subsystems assigned. Understands and applies design review rigor and design for X techniques: such as design for performance, value, integration, outsource ability, manufacturability, maintainability, diagnostics, serviceability, total cycle time, COGS, quality, reliability, regulatory, etc. Conducts feasibility or trade off studies to support subsystem architecture design decisions. Develops system error budget calculations. Writes test plans for modules and may lead the data analysis and completion of these tests. Conducts high level systems testing and troubleshooting of new systems. Able to write or make significant contributions to the test plans for improvement projects and subsystem/system testing. Provides contributions to decisions on vendor selection, NRE spending and vendor management. Able to resolve issues for tools in manufacturing or in the field. Familiar with the divisional product roadmaps. Able to communicate effectively with peers, interdisciplinary engineering groups, with customers, vendors and across cultures. Able to give effective technical presentations up to the PLC level. Conducts problem solving on complex system issues. Knowledge in optical analytical techniques, metrology, spectroscopy. Minimum Qualifications Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; master’s Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years Onto Innovation Inc. offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including health/dental/vision/life/disability, PTO, 401K plan with employer match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) along with health & wellness initiatives. We provide a collaborative working environment along with resources, and state-of-the-art tools & equipment to promote success; and a welcoming, inclusive corporate culture where individuals are recognized for their contributions. Onto Innovation Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. For positions requiring access to technical data, Onto Innovation Inc., Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process. Onto Innovation is a leader in process control, combining global scale with an expanded portfolio of leading-edge technologies that include: 3D metrology spanning the chip from nanometer-scale transistors to micron-level die-interconnects; macro defect inspection of wafers and packages; metal interconnect composition; factory analytics; and lithography for advanced semiconductor packaging. Our breadth of offerings across the entire semiconductor value chain help our customers solve their most difficult yield, device performance, quality, and reliability issues. Onto Innovation strives to optimize customers’ critical path of progress by making them smarter, faster and more efficient. Headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts, Onto Innovation supports customers with a worldwide sales and service organization. Additional information can be found at http://www.ontoinnovation.com.